4 moonshine cocktail recipes

By ALISON LADMAN, The Associated Press

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Not sure what to make of the many moonshines showing up on shelves at your local liquor store? We have you covered. Obviously, it’s easy enough to chill and sip it straight up. But if you want something with a bit more punch, we crafted four moonshine cocktails to get you started.

Blue Rickey SpritzerStart to finish: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 Ice 1 ounce Rangpur gin

1 ounce blueberry moonshine½ ounce lime juice

4 ounces seltzer water¼ cup fresh blueberries

Fresh mint, to garnishInto an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine the gin, moonshine and lime juice. Shake well, then strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Top with seltzer water and stir just to combine. Top with the blueberries and mint.

Full Moon LemonadeStart to finish: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 Ice 1 ounce limoncello

1 ounce lemon juice 1 ounce moonshine

1 teaspoon sugar Lemon slice, to garnish

In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients except the lemon slice. Shake to combine, then strain into a tall glass filled with ice and garnish with lemon.

Low-Hanging FruitStart to finish: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 Ice 1 ounce blackberry moonshine

½ ounce Frangelico 1 ounce pear brandy

Fresh blackberries, to garnish

In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine the moonshine, Frangelico and pear brandy. Shake well, then strain into a small cocktail glass and garnish with blackberries.

Apple CobblerStart to finish: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 1 ounce apple pie moonshine

1 ounce apple honey wine or mead

1 ounce dark spiced rum½ ounce ginger liqueur

½ ounce lemon juice Cinnamon stick, to garnish

Lemon twist, to garnishIn an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine the moonshine, mead, rum, ginger liqueur and lemon juice. Shake until combined and chilled, then strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and lemon twist.